Builder at a construction work site

An illustration of a builder holding a kid at play sign. He is working at a construction site and is wearing a hard hat and holding blue prints.
The line work was created by hand and coloured digitally as a vector illustration. Created for a children's book project.

Cook baking and decorating cake

An illustration of a girl decorating a cake and holding cup cakes. Wearing a chefs hat and apron.
The line work was created by hand and coloured digitally as a vector illustration. Created for a children's book project.

Explorer going on an adventure

An illustration of an explorer preparing to go on an adventure. He has a compass, binoculars and backpack.
The line work was created by hand and coloured digitally as a vector illustration. Created for a children's book project.

Astronaut floating in space

An illustration of an astronaut, spaceman wearing a space suit floating over planet earth. I need more space.
The line work was created by hand and coloured digitally as a vector illustration. Created for a children's book project.

Underwater Rescue

An illustration of a Captain and First Officer on the Bridge of an enormous submarine.
The line work was created by hand and coloured digitally as a vector illustration. Created for a children's book project.

Underwater Rescue

An illustration of submarine rescue pods rising to the surface as an underwater volcano erupts.
The line work was created by hand and coloured digitally as a vector illustration. Created for a children's book project.

Underwater Rescue

An illustration of nautical family, Mum, dad and twin children. Hugging it out.
The line work was created by hand and coloured digitally as a vector illustration. Created for a children's book project.

Dreaming of flying to the moon

An illustration of a young boy lying on a hill looking up at stars in the night sky dreaming of space travel. He is accompanied by his toy robot, backpack and bicycle.
The line work was created by hand and coloured digitally as a vector illustration. Created for a children's book project.

Space Library

An illustration of a young boy reading a book about space travel in a library with his toy robot watching over him.
The line work was created by hand and coloured digitally as a vector illustration. Created for a children's book project.

Dreaming of space flight

An illustration of a young boy asleep in bed listening to music on his iPod and dreaming of flying a rocket ship to the moon. His pet dog is dreaming of a bone.
The line work was created by hand and coloured digitally as a vector illustration. Created for a children's book project.

Teacher and Student Martians

A teacher and her students flying to earth from Mars. A warning light shows they are low on fuel.
The line work was created by hand and coloured digitally as a vector illustration. Created for a children's educational project.

Pirate with treasure of gold

An illustration of a greedy pirate counting his gold coins hidden in his treasure chest.
The line work was created by hand, coloured digitally, combined with acrylic textures into a vector illustration. Created for a children's book project.

Pirate climbing a cliff

An illustration of a pirate captain climbing a cliff looking very worried. It seems he has just discovered his fear of heights.
The line work was created by hand, coloured digitally, combined with acrylic textures into a vector illustration. Created for a children's book project.

Pirate sleeping and eating

An illustration of a pirate sleeping in a hammock with his teddy and eating a midnight snack of milk and cookies.
The line work was created by hand, coloured digitally, combined with acrylic textures into a vector illustration. Created for a children's book project.

Pirate in crows nest searching

An illustration of a pirate captain in a crows nest searching the horizon for treasure with his spyglass.
The line work was created by hand, coloured digitally, combined with acrylic textures into a vector illustration. Created for a children's book project.

Little Miss Muffet eating porridge

Little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet,
Eating her curds and whey;
Along came a spider who sat down beside her
And frightened Miss Muffet away.
The line work was created by hand, coloured digitally, combined with textures into a vector illustration. Created for a children's book project.

Junior Cowboy

A fun illustration of a cowboy with rope, gun and gold star. Suitable for young children.
The line work was created by hand and coloured digitally as a vector illustration. Created for a range of children's back packs and cooler bags.

Cowboy range of kids cooler bags

A fun range of cooler bags featuring a cowboy character with rope, gun and gold star. Suitable for young children.
The line work was created by hand and coloured digitally as a vector illustration. Created for a range of children's back packs and cooler bags in brown and blue fabrics.

Junior fox with ice cream and scarf

An cute illustration of a fox character with scarf and ice-cream. Suitable for young children.
The line work was created by hand and coloured digitally as a vector illustration. Created for a range of children's back packs and cooler bags in pink and purple fabrics.

Fox range of cooler bags

A fun range of cooler bags featuring a fox character with scarf and purse. Suitable for young children.
The line work was created by hand and coloured digitally as a vector illustration. Created for a range of children's back packs and cooler bags.

Junior pirate holding sword

A fun illustration of a pirate with sword, hook and eye patch. Suitable for young children.
The line work was created by hand and coloured digitally as a vector illustration. Created for a range of children's back packs and cooler bags.

Junior pirate range of back packs

A fun range of cooler bags featuring a junior pirate character with ship and parrot. Suitable for young children.
The line work was created by hand and coloured digitally as a vector illustration. Created for a range of children's back packs and cooler bags with blue and green fabric.

Junior Mermaid sitting on rock

A fun illustration of a cute mermaid with long hair sitting on a rock with a star fish. Suitable for young children.
The line work was created by hand and coloured digitally as a vector illustration. Created for a range of children's back packs and cooler bags in pink and purple.

Bear looking at reflection

An illustration of a bear with red shoes and a red umbrella looking at his reflection in the rain.
The line work was created by hand, coloured digitally and supplied as a vector illustration. Created for a SCBWI draw this challenge.

Family of ants having breakfast

This is an illustration from 'The Ant Explorer' published by Lothian Books. It was my interpretation of a children's poem written by C.J. Dennis. The ant family is having a hearty breakfast before the little ant sets off on a long journey.
The illustration was created using Dr Ph Martins inks on watercolour paper.

Ant explorer in boy scout uniform

This is the cover illustration from 'The Ant Explorer' published by Lothian Books. It was my interpretation of a children's poem written by C.J. Dennis. The main character is about go exploring. Like all good boy scouts he is prepared for a long journey.
The illustration was created using Dr Ph Martins inks on watercolour paper.

Ant reading by torch light in bedroom

This is an illustration from 'The Ant Explorer' published by Lothian Books. It was my interpretation of a children's poem written by C.J. Dennis. Unable to sleep the ant is reading under the bed covers.
The illustration was created using Dr Ph Martins inks on watercolour paper.

Youth holding balloons flying over earth

An illustration for a university poster showing a youth holding onto balloons as he rises over the earth achieving his dreams.
This mixed media illustration combines, watercolour, inks, pastels and coloured pencil.

Man looking at car

Black and white text illustration for 'Teddy' by Morris Lurie published by Macmillan Education. The image shows Teddy's father looking questioningly at part of his missing car.
Created as a black and white image using markers and Letratone.

Man sitting in chair looking out window

Black and white text illustration for 'Teddy' by Morris Lurie published by Macmillan Education. The image shows Teddy's father sitting in chair looking out the window at an airplane.
Created as a black and white image using markers and Letratone.

Man sitting at desk writing a letter

Black and white text illustration for 'Teddy' by Morris Lurie published by Macmillan Education. The image shows Teddy's father sitting at a desk writing a letter.
Created as a black and white image using markers and Letratone.

Camera and photo album with travel photos

Black and white text illustration for 'Teddy' by Morris Lurie published by Macmillan Education. The image shows a camera and photo album displaying travel photos.
Created as a black and white image using markers and Letratone.

teenage over eating from table full of food

Black and white text illustration for 'Teddy' by Morris Lurie published by Macmillan Education. The image shows Teddy sitting at a table full of food over eating.
Created as a black and white image using markers and Letratone.

Large teenage sitting on fence after eating car

Black and white text illustration for 'Teddy' by Morris Lurie published by Macmillan Education. The image shows a very large Teddy sitting on a fence after eating an entire car.
Created as a black and white image using markers and Letratone.

Man running to catch airplane to Europe

Black and white text illustration for 'Teddy' by Morris Lurie published by Macmillan Education. The image shows Teddy's father running to catch an airplane to Europe.
Created as a black and white image using markers and Letratone.

Mother washing pearl necklace in water

Black and white text illustration for 'Teddy' by Morris Lurie published by Macmillan Education. The image shows Teddy's mother washing her pearl necklace in a tub of water.
Created as a black and white image using markers and Letratone.

Vase, photo frame and passport

Black and white text illustration for 'Teddy' by Morris Lurie published by Macmillan Education. The image shows a photo Teddy's father on a business trip.
Created as a black and white image using markers and Letratone.

Business man dancing while hipster looks on

An illustration of business man listening to music on iPod and dancing while waiting for bus. Hipster Bass player watches on.
The line work was created by hand and coloured digitally as a vector illustration. Created for a SCBWI challenge.

Outlaw holding up sheriff

Black and white text illustration for 'Attack on Fort Sunshine' by Morris Lurie published by Macmillan Education. The image shows an outlaw holding up the sheriff in front of the saloon.
Created as a black and white image using markers.

Outlaw needs to take a bath

Black and white text illustration for 'Attack on Fort Sunshine' by Morris Lurie published by Macmillan Education. The image shows an outlaw holding up the sheriff who clearly hasn't had a bath recently.
Created as a black and white image using markers.

Sheriff look at horizon with guitar

Black and white text illustration for 'Attack on Fort Sunshine' by Morris Lurie published by Macmillan Education. The image shows the sheriff looking at the horizon with guitar and binoculars.
Created as a black and white image using markers.

Sheriff standing guard with rifle

Black and white text illustration for 'Attack on Fort Sunshine' by Morris Lurie published by Macmillan Education. The image shows the sheriff standing guard over locked trunk with shot gun.
Created as a black and white image using markers.

Truck stuck in ditch asking digger for help

Illustration from 'Stuck in a Ditch' by Annette Smith published by Nelson ITP. A Red truck is stuck in mud and asks for help from a yellow digger.
The line work was created by hand and coloured digitally as a vector illustration. Created for a children's book project.

A dinosaur and a bird

Illustration from 'The Big Hill' by Beverley Randell published by Nelson ITP. A bird mistakes a sleeping dinosaur for a hill and gets a big surprise when the hill begins to move.
The line work was created by hand and coloured digitally as a vector illustration. Created for a children's book project.

Beaker and Bunsen Burner in Lab

A series of illustrations created for a high school science text book. Beaker and Bunsen Burner characters are showing you around their laboratory.
The line work was created by hand and coloured digitally as a vector illustration. Created for a educational book project.

Teenagers doing science experiments

Text illustrations for high school science text book. Teenagers testing scientific theories.
The line work was created by hand and coloured digitally as a vector illustration. 'Science for Life' published by Macmillan Education.

Teenagers talking about science and technology

Text illustrations for high school science text book. Teenagers talking about science and technology.
The line work was created by hand and coloured digitally as a vector illustration. 'Science Essentials' published by Macmillan Education.

Surfer protecting the environment

Text illustrations for high school geography text book. Surfer and business man discussing environmental concerns.
The line work was created by hand and coloured digitally as a vector illustration. 'Geography for Global Citizens' published by Macmillan Education

People discussing concerns for the environment

Text illustrations for high school geography text book. A range of different people asking questions about the environment.
The line work was created by hand and coloured digitally as a vector illustration. 'Essential Geography' published by Macmillan Education

Eco Tours and hay fever

Text illustrations for high school geography text book. Ecotours, hay fever and rubbish disposal .
The line work was created by hand and coloured digitally as a vector illustration. 'Essential Geography' published by Macmillan Education

Female scientist performing an experiment

Text illustrations for high school science text book. Female scientist experimenting with magnesium.
The line work was created by hand and coloured digitally as a vector illustration. 'Science for Life' published by Macmillan Education

People voicing opinions about the environment

Text illustrations for high school geography text book. a range of people discussing environmental issues.
The line work was created by hand and coloured digitally as a vector illustration. 'Geography for Global Citizens' published by Macmillan Education

Scientist looking at fossil in snow

Text illustrations for high school geography text book. Scientist looking at fossils in the Arctic with a magnifying glass.
The line work was created by hand and coloured digitally as a vector illustration. 'Geography for Global Citizens' published by Macmillan Education

Boy looking for shampoo

Text illustrations for high school science text book. Teenager with dreadlocks looking for shampoo.
The line work was created by hand and coloured digitally as a vector illustration. 'Science for Life' published by Macmillan Education.

Save the Earth Speaker and Skater

Text illustrations for a high school text book series on health. Two examples for the book are shown here. 'Save the Earth' and girl skater.
The line work was created by hand using Copic Markers. 'Jump into PDHPE' published by Macmillan Education

School project and healthy eating pie chart

Text illustrations for a high school text book series on health. Two examples for the book are shown here. Poster showing different aspects of life a child's life and a healthy eating diagram.
The line work was created by hand using Copic Markers. 'Jump into PDHPE' published by Macmillan Education

Girl and boy climbing the side of a mountain

Text illustration for a high school text book series on health. One example from the book is shown here. Rock climbing the wrong way and the right way.
The line work was created by hand using Copic Markers. 'Jump into PDHPE' published by Macmillan Education

Family doing unsafe chores in a yard

Text illustration for a high school text book series on health. One example from the book is shown here. A family performing very unsafe chores in a backyard.
The line work was created by hand, coloured digitally to create the final vector illustration. 'Jump into PDHPE' published by Macmillan Education

Ordinary guy and a star

A range of black and white text illustrations were created for this media text book series, 'Reading Television' published by Oxford University Press. The image shows an ordinary guy and a star.
Created as a black and white image using markers.

Rock group singing and Shakespeare

A range of black and white text illustrations were created for this media text book series, 'Reading Television' published by Oxford University Press. This image shows a group of rock musicians and an actor in love.
Created as a black and white image using markers.

Angry man going to the toilet and no refund

A range of black and white text illustrations were created for this english text book series, 'Text Types in English' published by Macmillan Education. This image shows an angry man going to the toilet and a customer requesting a refund.
Created as a black and white image using markers and converted to vector files.

Two reporters taking notes

A range of black and white and colour text illustration were created for this english text book series, 'Mainstream English' published by Macmillan Education. This image shows two reporters taking notes.
Created as a black and white image using markers and converted to vector files.

Kids doing crazy things

A range of black and white text illustrations were created for this junior school text book series, 'Improve Your Grammar' published by Oxford University Press. This image shows a group of kids in different situations.
Created as a black and white image using markers.

Crazy characters

A range of black and white text illustrations were created for this english text book series, 'Exploring English' published by Oxford University Press. The characters are crazy and outrageous but always loveable.
Created as a black and white image using markers.

brushing teeth and acting

A range of black and white text illustrations were created for, 'The Puberty Book' published by Hodder Headline. This image shows some of the crazy characters that populate the book.
Created as a black and white image using markers.

Cross hatch illustrations for English text book

Examples of atmospheric text illustrations I created for an english text book series, 'Understanding English' published by Oxford University Press. This image shows some examples of cross hatch illustrations.
Created as a black and white image using markers.

Nativity three wise men with gifts

An Nativity illustration of the three wise men carrying gold, frankincense and myrrh for baby jesus.
The line work was created by hand and coloured digitally as a vector illustration. Created for a Christmas project.

Nativity holy family with baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph

An Nativity illustration of a baby Jesus in a manger surrounded by his mother, Mary and Joseph
The line work was created by hand and coloured digitally as a vector illustration. Created for a Christmas project.

Religious concept of adoption

A range single colour text illustrations were created for this religious text book series, 'Out of the Desert' published by Pearson Education. The woodcut styling complements the historical nature of the text.
Created as a black and white image using markers.

Religious icon of boat on galilee

A range single colour text illustrations were created for this religious text book series, 'Out of the Desert' published by Pearson Education. The woodcut styling complements the historical nature of the text.
Created as a black and white image using markers.

Religion icon Jesus

A range single colour text illustrations were created for this religious text book series, 'Out of the Desert' published by Pearson Education. The woodcut styling complements the historical nature of the text.
Created as a black and white image using markers.

Cross section of a submarine

Watercolour illustration showing cross section interior of a submarine for a non-fiction book for children on how things work. The illustration was used in 'Big Machines of the Sea' published by Nelson ITP.
This hand drawn illustration was created using Dr Ph Martins inks on watercolour paper.

Cross section illustration of Parthenon

Watercolour illustration showing cross section interior of the Parthenon for a non-fiction book for children on how things work. The illustration was used in 'Building Challenges' published by Nelson ITP.
This hand drawn illustration was created using Dr Ph Martins inks on watercolour paper.

cross section illustration of a domestic home

Watercolour illustration showing cross section interior of a modern house for a non-fiction book for children on how things work. The illustration was used in 'Building Challenges' published by Nelson ITP.
This hand drawn illustration was created using Dr Ph Martins inks on watercolour paper.

cross section illustration of tap and power plug

Watercolour illustration showing cross section of a water tap and electrical plug for a non-fiction book for children on how things work. The illustration was used in 'Looking Inside' published by Nelson ITP.
This hand drawn illustration was created using Dr Ph Martins inks on watercolour paper.

Diagram of and oil and gas plant

Watercolour diagram showing the workings of an oil and gas plant for a non-fiction book for children on how things work. The illustration was used in 'The Big Book of Oil and Gas' published by Educational Communications.
This hand drawn illustration was created using Dr Ph Martins inks on watercolour paper.

Diagram show path of Rosetta Space Probe

Diagram showing the path of the Rosetta space probe around the sun. This illustration was created as a vector illustration for inclusion on 'Reading Comprehension Cards' published by Macmillan Education.

Captain Cook setting off on a voyage of discovery

Image of Captain Cook waving goodbye as he sets out on another voyage on his ship the Resolution. A range of black and white text illustrations were created for a series of history text books called 'Macmillan History.'
The image was created by hand, scanned and converted to vector for delivery to the publisher.

Father and son and a missing house

A range of black and white text illustrations were created for this chapter book, 'How I Got To Blow Up Our House' published by Macmillan Education. This image shows Father and son wondering where their house has gone.
Created as a black and white image using markers.

Father and son doing dishes

A range of black and white text illustrations were created for this chapter book, 'How I Got To Blow Up Our House' published by Macmillan Education. This image shows Father and son doing the dishes.
Created as a black and white image using markers.

Vaughan Duck

Biography

To earn a living as an illustrator in a small market such as Australia you need to be versatile. My folio reflects this. The shrinking world created by the internet allows me to work on interesting projects anywhere in the world. My first picture book was published in 1990, ‘The Ant Explorer.’ Since then I have been working non-stop for trade and educational publishers on a wide range of picture books, chapter books and text books across all ages.